In the Qin Shi Huang realm, outside the Xianyang Palace.
“Signing such an alliance, and still daring to perform a grand ceremony at Mount Tai?”
Seeing the description of Zhao Heng on the Golden List, Ying Zheng snorted coldly, his face filled with disdain!
Mount Tai is a sacred place, only monarchs who have achieved extraordinary feats can perform a grand ceremony there!
And Ying Zheng believed he was worthy!
Under his rule, the Qin Dynasty swept across the six states, unified the land, and ended the centuries-long Warring States period, such achievements far surpassed those of the Three Dynasties, how could he not perform the grand ceremony?
Therefore, three years after the destruction of the six states, in the 28th year of his reign, Ying Zheng toured the counties in the east, and along with his officials and elders, performed the grand ceremony at Mount Tai!
It can be said that Ying Zheng was the first person in the millennium history of China to perform the grand ceremony at Mount Tai!
“No wonder this Song dynasty ranks at the end, it turns out that the emperors before Emperor Huizong were all incompetent fools!”
“Your Majesty is absolutely right!”
“Hmph! My great Qin would never sign any agreement like the Treaty of Chanyuan, Your Majesty's grand ceremony at Mount Tai is well-deserved!”
The officials shouted loudly, hearing which, Ying Zheng smiled.
In this aspect, my great Qin surpasses the Song dynasty of a thousand years later by a hundredfold!
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In the Han Gaozu realm, outside the Weiyang Palace.
“This… This Zhao Heng is too bizarre, right? He could have won the battle, but he had to sign a truce under the city walls, and even generously signed for a million!”
“I don’t understand, I really don't understand!”
Liu Bang shook his head with a wry smile, thinking to himself, how could there be such a shameless emperor in later generations?
He thought he was shameless enough, but he didn't expect there to be someone even more so, Song Zhenzong Zhao Heng, I would like to nominate you as the most shameless emperor of all time!
“This Song emperor is so fearful of the enemy, in my opinion, the Song dynasty is destined to perish at the hands of the Liao in the north.”
Xiao He sneered and said dissatisfiedly.
“Not necessarily!”
Zhang Liang stroked his forehead and said solemnly: “The Golden List says that after the Treaty of Chanyuan was signed, both the Song and Liao militaries were neglected. In my opinion, the Song dynasty will not perish at the hands of the Liao, but will perish at the hands of the Jin in the later period!”
“Oh? Your insight is indeed unique, your vision is truly sharp!”
Xiao He smiled faintly.
This Jin dynasty is only mentioned in the last sentence of the Golden List, but Zhang Liang was able to deduce that the Song dynasty would perish at the hands of the Jin based on that, this insight is truly amazing!
“I’m humbled.”
“You guys, is Mount Tai really that fun? Why do these emperors from later generations have to perform the grand ceremony there?”
Liu Bang suddenly asked.
“Your Majesty, the grand ceremony at Mount Tai should start from Emperor Qin Shi Huang, its status is extraordinary, it naturally attracts the emulation of emperors from later generations.”
Zhang Liang eloquently explained.
Liu Bang raised his eyebrows, “Then you guys say, is my achievement enough to perform the grand ceremony at Mount Tai?”
“Of course it is! What needs to be said?!”
Fan Kui shouted.
“Yes, Your Majesty's achievement is definitely enough, even surpassing Emperor Qin Shi Huang!”
A group of generals followed suit.
“No! The grand ceremony at Mount Tai is very expensive, now that the Han dynasty has just been established, its national strength has not yet recovered, even if Your Majesty has great achievements, you cannot perform the grand ceremony!”
Zhang Liang quickly stopped him.
Liu Bang chuckled, “I know, I was just asking. Besides, Mount Tai is so far away, what am I going there for? I’d rather drink here with all of you!”
“Hahaha! Your Majesty is absolutely right, cheers!”
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In the Han Yuandi realm, outside the Weiyang Palace.
“Grand ceremony at Mount Tai? This Zhao Heng is truly shameless and audacious!”
Liu Che refuted.
He was about to embark on a journey to Mount Tai for the grand ceremony after the current battle with the Xiongnu ended, but he didn’t expect that a Zhenzong from later generations would also perform the grand ceremony at Mount Tai?
Liu Che already held the Treaty of Chanyuan in contempt, but now that he sees Zhenzong perform the grand ceremony at Mount Tai, he directly scolds him!
“Your Majesty's civil and military achievements far surpass Song Zhenzong, Your Majesty should perform the grand ceremony at Mount Tai!”
Hearing Liu Che’s words, Sang Hongyang, the Grand Agriculturist, stood up and shouted loudly.
The officials behind him also echoed him, the scene was quite spectacular for a moment.
“Hahaha! I appreciate the good intentions of all of you, but the Xiongnu in the north have not yet been eliminated, the battle is not over yet, I dare not perform the grand ceremony at Mount Tai!”
Liu Che said with a smile.
“Your Majesty, don’t be humble, our Han dynasty has suffered from the Xiongnu for decades, today, under Your Majesty's rule, we have swept away the past woes, and restored our glory. Even the ignorant emperor Zhao Heng from later generations dares to perform the grand ceremony at Mount Tai, with Your Majesty's achievements, you should definitely go!”
Ni Kuan also stood up and shouted.
Liu Che was very happy, he nodded and said:
“You’re right, but we need to wait until the current battle is over, as for the preparations for the grand ceremony, leave it to you.”
Ni Kuan was overjoyed, he immediately kowtowed and said, “This servant accepts the order!”
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In the Han Jianwu realm, in front of the Southern Palace.
“Your Majesty is also preparing to perform the grand ceremony at Mount Tai, now that the Golden List has descended, why not prepare for it?”
A woman with a beautiful appearance and luxurious clothes looked at the white-bearded man in dragon robes beside her with a smile!
This man is Liu Xiu, Emperor Guangwu of Han, who established the Eastern Han dynasty and achieved the Guangwu Revival!
And the woman is Yin Lihua, Liu Xiu’s beloved, and the second empress of the Eastern Han dynasty.
“Hahaha! My beloved, you’re right, I’ve also been thinking about this!”
Liu Xiu stroked his beard and said with a smile.
Even Zhao Heng from later generations, who signed the Treaty of Chanyuan, can perform the grand ceremony, I, Liu Xiu, who achieved the revival of the Han dynasty, naturally can too!
“Your Majesty is wise!”
Yin Lihua smiled like a flower, making Liu Xiu’s heart flutter.
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In the Jin Taikang realm, in front of the Taiji Palace.
“Hahaha! This Song dynasty is simply pathetic, not even one-thousandth as good as my great Jin!”
He Shao shouted while drinking, and everyone around him also laughed in unison.
The officials of the Jin dynasty were already disdainful of the Song dynasty for buying peace with tribute, now that they see them signing the Treaty of Chanyuan when they could have won, this has given the officials of the Jin dynasty a sense of superiority!
People are afraid of comparison, comparison makes you realize that you’re not bad after all!
Even Sima Yan was beaming, he was very excited, “With the Song emperor like this, how can this country not perish?!”
As for the grand ceremony at Mount Tai, he didn’t even dare to go, this Zhao Heng is really bold!
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In the Sui Kaihuang realm, outside the Xingqing Palace.
“Sigh! Achievements are not yet revealed, yet he is full of pride, and still performs the grand ceremony at Mount Tai, such an emperor is truly absurd!”
Yang Jian’s face was complex, and he sighed softly.
“Father, you haven’t yet performed the grand ceremony at Mount Tai with your achievements, this Zhenzong is truly shameless!”
Yang Guang chimed in.
“Guang’er, my achievements certainly don’t deserve to perform the grand ceremony at Mount Tai. An emperor only deserves to perform it if he has achieved extraordinary feats like Emperor Wu or Emperor Guangwu, you must not be greedy for such vanity when you ascend the throne in the future!”
“This son remembers, if I ascend the throne and haven’t achieved extraordinary feats, I will never waste the people’s resources performing the grand ceremony at Mount Tai!”
Yang Guang vowed, making Yang Jian and his wife smile in satisfaction.
Extraordinary feats? If I ascend the throne, I must lead the Sui dynasty to build unprecedented achievements, at that time, Mount Tai will be a mere trifle, performing the grand ceremony there will be no problem at all!
As for someone like Zhao Heng, failing to perform the grand ceremony but leaving behind a shameful reputation, that is the most contemptible!
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