General Qin

"The emperor has ordered someone to divination an auspicious day, and the eldest son will be crowned three days later!"

When this news was announced, it instantly spread throughout the aristocratic class in Xianyang, attracting the attention of countless people.

Just because the crown ceremony is the most important etiquette for noble men in ancient times.

The crown is the beginning of ceremony.

Only after the crown ceremony is held, does it represent that a man has officially come of age.

Even if it is a high-ranking king of a country, he can only grasp power after being crowned.

Qin Shihuang, who rules the world today, is the most typical example.

He ascended to the throne of King Qin at the age of thirteen, but because he was too young to hold power, his queen mother and Prime Minister Lu Buwei were in charge of all affairs of Qin.

That's why there was a situation where Lu Buwei's power was all over the court, and Lai Ai was promiscuous in the palace, but King Qin couldn't control it.

Even Lao Ai not only had an affair with the Queen Mother, but also dared to say in front of other courtiers after drinking, "I am the false father of the king!"

Faced with this kind of humiliation, even the young King Qin was useless no matter how angry he was.

Because he has not been crowned, he cannot control the state affairs, and cannot order the ministers to mobilize the army.

So he could only endure it secretly, and he would not be able to take revenge until he held the crown ceremony when he became an adult.

Lai Ai was also afraid that King Qin would take control of the state affairs after he was crowned and would retaliate against him. That's why when King Qin held the crowning ceremony, he colluded with his party members and launched a rebellion.

This event is enough to show the role of the crown ceremony in this era.

The son Fusu, although not a king, is the eldest son of the emperor, and he is the most likely candidate to succeed the emperor in the future.

His crown ceremony is naturally very important.

"The eldest son is holding a crowning ceremony in Zhangtai Palace, and I will also go to watch the ceremony."

Zhao Tuo was quite happy.

During the crowning ceremony, the host will invite and notify many guests to watch the ceremony, which are called "precept guests".

It is a very honorable thing for him to be selected as one of the guests of Fusu Guanli.

However, after being happy, Zhao Tuo felt a ray of loneliness in his heart.

"The emperor held a crown ceremony for Fusu, but no one saluted for me."

Zhao Tuo was the same age as Fusu. Although he had worn the crown early because of his military achievements, he had never held a formal crowning ceremony, and he was always inferior in etiquette.

That feeling may be similar to the difference between receiving a certificate and not receiving a certificate.

It's just that the crown ceremony is usually handled by the father or the elders of the clan, and the honorable guests are invited to crown the crown.

Zhao Tuo's parents died early, and his clan was not around, so no one would do this for him.

"If the crowning ceremony is not held, it will be a bit of a bad name after all. If it is not possible, I will go to Pinyang in a few days to find the general to crown me. He is a lieutenant. It is also very honorable to crown me. .”

Zhao Tuo muttered.

He actually hoped that someone would crown him, but the identity of that person prevented him from speaking.

And with that person's dignity, it was impossible.

...

Three days later.

Xianyang City is very lively.

Countless people talked about the matter of the eldest son Fusu Jiaguan.

Wearing a black dress, Zhao Tuo came to Zhangtai Palace in Weinan.

Zhangtai Palace is magnificent and tall, not inferior to Xianyang Palace in Weibei.

Around the temple, there are full of armed guards standing, and the black flags are hunting and dancing in the wind, showing a sense of solemnity and solemnity.

Not everyone can come to watch the crowning ceremony of the eldest son.

If it wasn't someone at the level of Sangong Jiuqing, or it was a high-ranking noble like Zhao Tuo.

Generals such as Qiang Li, Yang Yuan, and Xin Sheng with slightly lower titles did not even receive an invitation.

"Elder Master."

As soon as Zhao Tuo arrived in front of the crowned hall, he heard a call, turned his head and saw that it was his "brother".

CRRC Mansion Commander Zhao Gao.

He was standing not far away at the moment, looking at himself with a smile.

Suddenly, Zhao Tuo's mind flashed through the little Hu Hai whom he had only seen a few days ago, and his eyes turned cold.

But in just an instant, he regained his composure.

With a smile on his face, Zhao Tuo walked over to Zhao Gao and said, "Zhao Tuo has seen my brother, but I haven't seen him for a long time, how is my brother doing?"

"Alas, my virtuous brother is now a high-ranking prince, and Princess Shang will be the emperor's son-in-law. With such a noble status, how can he bow to a lowly person like me."

Zhao Gao hurriedly stretched out his hand to support Zhao Tuo's palm, not allowing Zhao Tuo to salute, and said humble words, but the smile on his face could not be stopped no matter what.

Zhao Tuo laughed and said, "What did my brother say? When Zhao Tuo first entered the palace, my brother did not despise me and took care of me everywhere. Zhao Tuo has always remembered this kindness in his heart."

"Don't say that Zhao Tuo is just a big brother now, even if he becomes a prince of Lun or Liehou in the future, he should call you brother."

Hearing this, Zhao Gao narrowed his eyes with a smile.

Just based on Zhao Tuo's words, he felt that what he did before was worth it!

"Oh, my brother's words really touched my heart. There are very few people in the world who can be as respected as my brother without arrogance, and still tell the truth."

Zhao Gao praised, looked Zhao Tuo up and down again, and sighed: "I still remember when we first met, you were more than seven feet tall, but now you have become a man of eight feet, I need to look up!"

Zhao Tuo smiled slightly.

As Zhao Gao said, when he entered the palace, he was only fifteen years old and seven feet tall. At that time, he saw Zhao Gao's majestic stature, and he even praised him, expressing his admiration.

Now that six years have passed, Zhao Tuo has become a man of eight feet, he is even taller than Zhao Gao, no wonder Zhao Gao is full of sighs at this moment.

The two chatted for a while, Zhao Gao then said: "Young brother, don't delay here, the crowning of the eldest son is a big event, it's better to go to watch the ceremony quickly, don't be late, it's not beautiful."

Zhao Tuo responded, cupped his hands and bid farewell: "If you have time in the future, you should have a drink with your brother."

"Of course, brother, let's go."

Zhao Gao urged, and seeing Zhao Tuo leave and turn around, heading for the palace where Lang Wei stood, he couldn't help showing envy.

Zhao Gao thought about his background.

The mother was tortured and killed, and the world was humble.

Even though Zhao Gao worked hard, he was appreciated by the emperor with his talent in swords and pens, and became a constant servant and minister, serving as the official of CRRC.

But he was just a small official after all, despite being favored by the emperor on weekdays, he could even draft edicts for him, but when it came to such a big event like crowning a son, Zhao Gao could only stay outside, and he couldn't get close.

Without Zhao Tuo, he would not have felt much, but now with Zhao Tuo as a comparison, Zhao Gao once again felt his humble status.

Once the emperor passed away in the future, he, Zhao Gao, did not have a high position as a nobleman, so he would definitely be thrown into the mortal world, and he would definitely be reduced to a worthless little person.

Zhao Gao looked at the back of Zhao Tuo in the distance, and the ministers and ministers who were invited to watch the ceremony.

"Zhao Tuo is the remnant of the Zhao Kingdom, a fellow assassin. However, with his hard work, he turned from a pawn with nothing to the current general Zhao who has made great achievements all over the country. Emperor Princess."

"I, Zhao Gao, also want to be like him."

Zhao Gao's face was full of envy, his eyes were slightly red, and his palms were clasped together.

In his head, he thought of the scene where he was convicted by Meng Yi and was about to die because of Fan Yi's incident.

If the emperor hadn't pitied him for being loyal and Zhao Tuo pleaded for him, the weeds on Zhao Gao's grave would have been several meters high.

He clenched his fist and murmured.

"I also want to be like Zhao Tuo, climb up step by step, to a very high level."

...

"The pillars of Zhangtai Palace are bigger than those of Xianyang Palace. If two people circle around the pillars here, they will definitely not be able to catch them."

As soon as Zhao Tuo entered the main hall of Zhangtai Palace, he was startled by the magnificence of the interior, especially staring at the thick pillars of the negative pillars, some strange thoughts popped up in his head.

But Zhao Tuo soon calmed down, looked around, and saw many ministers stepping in.

Ordinary people have to pay attention to their status when saluting and standing, let alone the crowning ceremony of the emperor's son, the etiquette of all parties is naturally more stringent.

Zhao Tuo said hello to the acquaintance in the palace, and then walked to the seat specially reserved for him and sat down.

Unfortunately, Ting Wei Li Si was opposite him, they looked at each other, smiled and nodded.

After a while, the emperor took a walking chariot, carried by Lang Wei into the hall, and sat on the throne.

"Meet Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, ten thousand years!"

After the ministers saluted, the crowning ceremony of the eldest son Fusu officially began.

Following the announcement by the praisers, Fusu, the young master with no hair tied, came from outside the hall with a solemn expression and a serious posture.

After he reached the steps, he paid homage to the emperor on the emperor's couch.

"If nothing else happens, Fusu is really the most likely person to become the crown prince."

Zhao Tuo thought to himself.

In terms of etiquette, it is so-called "the son of the son is crowned with the son, and he is replaced by the son".

That is to say, the crown ceremony of the eldest son is held on the steps to symbolize that he will take over the family in place of his father in the future.

Qin Shihuang did not establish a queen, and Fusu could not be regarded as his son, but he was a well-deserved eldest son.

For hundreds of years since the founding of the Qin State, except for a few special cases, it has basically followed the eldest son inheritance system.

If there is a descendant, there will be a descendant, and if there is no descendant, the elder will be established.

Guaranteed by the patriarchal system, in the absence of a legitimate son, Fusu, the eldest son, has an advantage in inheritance rights over other brothers.

Zhao Tuo didn't know whether Qin Shihuang in history crowned Fusu on the steps of Zhangtai Palace in the same way.

But in this era, after being awakened by Zhao Tuo, Fusu, who had completely cut boundaries with his relatives in the Chu family, seemed to have been appreciated by the emperor.

There is no standing reserve, but adding a crown on the steps of Zhangtai Palace is itself a hint.

At this moment, Zongzheng, who was the guest of honor, came up following the praiser's announcement.

Zongzheng is an old man with white hair all over his head. His position is one of the Nine Ministers, usually held by a highly respected member of the royal family, and he is in charge of the royal relatives.

The eldest son of the emperor held the crowning ceremony, and the guest of honor responsible for the crowning was naturally none other than Zong Zheng.

The so-called crowning means that the guest of honor puts the crown on the crowned person and binds the hair, which represents the formal adulthood.

Crowning is generally done three times, the first time is a black cloth crown, the second is a leather bean, and the last is a noble bean.

Every time the coronation is completed, the guest of honor reads the congratulations to the crown recipient.

"On the auspicious day of Lingyue, start to add yuan clothes, abandon Er's young characters, and follow Er Chengde. Shoukao Weiqi, Jieer Jingfu."

Zhao Tuo watched the old Zong wear the crown for Fusu, and chanted words full of blessings.

The emperor on the emperor's couch also looked at his eldest son with a gentle face.

"It's great to have a child with a father."

Looking at this scene, Zhao Tuo was very envious.

It's a pity that before he crossed over, Dad Cheap was killed by Zhao Wang and Guo Kai, making him a child without father and mother, and his life was very bitter.

Who is qualified to enjoy the happiness of parents holding a crown ceremony for their sons.

In Zhao Tuo's envy, Fusu's three crowns have been completed.

Lao Zongzheng stepped aside after reading his final congratulations.

Fusu saluted the emperor on the emperor's couch.

"Now that you have become an adult, you should encourage it."

Qin Shihuang's words were flat, but mostly encouraging.

"The words of the father and the emperor will be obeyed."

Feeling his father's affirmation and encouragement, Fusu blushed and agreed.

After the crowning was completed, all the ministers raised wine to congratulate Fusu.

"Congratulations, young master, for being crowned."

Among the congratulatory ministers, Ting Wei Li Si smiled very happily.

Fusu, besides the emperor, was the most beautiful man in the audience.

He will also be Li Si's son-in-law!

He was very happy.

At this moment, the emperor's voice came from above the emperor's couch.

"Zhao Tuo."

As soon as these words came out, the audience fell silent.

All the ministers were stunned, wondering how the emperor would call the name of the eldest son Zhao Tuo at this time.

"The minister is here."

After Zhao Tuo was also startled, he immediately saluted and agreed.

Qin Shihuang glanced at his son, and finally fell on Zhao Tuo.

Looking at this young man who is the same age as his eldest son.

Looking at the he crown on his head, the emperor recalled in his mind all the surprises and contributions this young man had brought to Qin and to him.

In the battle against Yan, he offered huge cannons to destroy the capital of Yan, offered a plan to capture Prince Dan of Yan alive, and intercepted the Duke of Yan.

In the attack on Wei, there was a great victory in Xingyang, and the two princes of Wei State were captured.

The first time he defeated Chu, he made a great contribution to the defeated army and saved his lost face.

In the second attack on Chu, 100,000 Qi troops were defeated, Xiang Yan was killed, and the traitor Xiong Qi was captured and killed.

He defeated Dai, captured the two kings, and defeated the 100,000 Hun army.

After defeating Qi, 300,000 Qi troops were defeated in the first battle, and the king of Qi was forced to surrender. In a few months, Qi was firmly established, making a perfect ending for his great cause of unifying the world.

In addition to the great military exploits, there are also various inventions and contributions such as the method of retting fertilizer, Quyuan plow, and pasta.

Thinking of this son's various achievements, the emperor's heart surged.

"No one crowned him, but he wore the crown by his own ability."

But this is not the most glorious.

A light flashed in the emperor's eyes, and he said, "Come here."

"only."

Zhao Tuo's voice was trembling, and he had some suspicions in his heart.

Under the watchful eyes of all the ministers in the palace, he walked up to the emperor.

The emperor stood up.

"Take it down."

"only."

Zhao Tuo replied tremblingly, stretched out his hand to untie the crown tassel, and took off the pheasant crown on his head.

At this moment, all the ministers in the palace opened their eyes wide, showing disbelief.

No way?

Really not!

Li Si swallowed, he had already thought of that possibility.

"Emperor, doting on him to such an extent?"

Young Master Fusu also watched this scene, but there was no jealousy in his eyes, but a smile filled his eyes.

At this moment, the emperor stood up and reached out to take Zhao Tuo's crown.

He said to Zhao Tuo in front of the courtiers, "Crown ceremony is the most important thing for people."

"Although you won the crown with your military exploits, you can't use the ceremony of crowning. There is no way to show that you are an adult, and you are upright and humble."

"Today, I will crown you."

The emperor took the crown and put it on for Zhao Tuo himself.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhao Tuo knelt on the ground, feeling the pair of big hands fastening his tassels and crowning his crown, and the gratitude in his heart had reached the point of immeasurable gratitude.

Although the procedure of the crown ceremony is not like this, but the emperor said it was a crown ceremony, that is the crown ceremony.

The emperor personally crowned him, what more could a husband ask for?

Zhao Tuo's heart was pounding.

You must know that the matter of crowning cannot be done by the father.

Even Qin Shihuang's many sons could not enjoy the treatment that the emperor's father crowned them.

I am afraid that in the whole world, he is the only one, Zhao Tuo, who was crowned by the emperor himself.

This honor, this appreciation, is enough to make him extremely grateful.

In the palace, the ministers were already shocked. After being shocked, they could only sigh enviously at the emperor's appreciation for the elder.

"I still underestimated the emperor's love for him, and I must never compete with this son in the future!"

Li Si whispered in his heart, his eyes full of fear.

At this time, Zhao Tuo had already returned to his seat.

Looking at the emperor on the couch, his eyes were blurred.

"If a man is young, he must be crowned when he marries."

"After the crown ceremony, you can marry a wife."