Chapter 1712： surprisingly smooth

Chapter 1712 Unexpectedly smooth

As the officiant, Zhao Wenhua led a group of officials and all the people present to bow to the emperor's tablet, and then read the imperial decree, and then began to read the sacrificial text in a burst of sacrificial music.

"Jiajing my emperor, the grace is long; the four seas rise up, and the eight directions are unified; Kunpeng plows the sea, and the Pengcheng is in the sky; the government is well-organized and the people are harmonious, and the morality is evergreen; in the prosperous age, the things are rich and the people are prosperous. However, there are sea monsters who help Japanese pirates and offend the rules of heaven. , harassing me along the coast, bold and reckless; strong

The four seas, the great ocean, the blue waves, the vast sea, the dragon king of the four seas, the gods of all places, please accept my sacrifice, bless my great Ming, rejuvenate my country, kill sea monsters, capsize Japanese ships..."

On the high altar, Zhao Wenhua recited the sacrificial oration in cadence, eloquently and complacently.

Under the altar, Zhu Ping'an was highly nervous, carefully examining every corner of the funeral hall, his eyes almost turned into eagle eyes.

Reciting sacrificial texts, offering sacrifices to gods, offering incense, offering silk, and how Taoists set up altars...

Every step of the ceremony, Zhu Pingan became more nervous, and a layer of cold sweat gradually appeared on his back.

However, until the last step of the ceremony, the place of worship was calm.

When the sacrifice was poured into the sea, the atmosphere of the whole sea sacrifice scene reached its peak.

At this point, the official ceremony of the sea sacrifice ceremony is over, and it can also be said that the sea sacrifice ceremony has been successfully completed. What follows is an informal process. It is social entertainment such as juggling, singing, and monkey playing with the people. In the evening, there will be the most anticipated fireworks show.

In ancient times, there were not as many entertainment activities as in modern times. Except for some entertainment activities during festivals and annual temple fairs, there were no entertainment programs to watch at ordinary times.

In ancient times when there was still a curfew, they were reluctant to light candles, and there was nothing else in their nightlife except turning off the lights and sleeping to make little people.

Now there are not only entertainment activities such as juggling, singing big plays, and monkey playing on stage, but also fireworks at night, especially when adults say that they will also manage meals at night, and there will be meat, and the common people are so excited. I am willing to go, applaud and applaud one by one to watch the show.

While the common people were applauding the good-looking social drama, Zhao Wenhua had already summoned the officials present to hold a celebration banquet.

In the commander's tent, there were four large tables with a dazzling array of wine and food, and more than forty officials gathered together. Officials were arranged on different tables according to their official positions and seniority.

At the main table, Zhao Wenhua was smiling and full of ambition, Zhang Jing was sitting next to Zhao Wenhua with a face, Hu Zongxian was sitting on the other side of Zhao Wenhua, and officials such as Minister of the Ministry of Rites and Minister of Military Affairs were also listed.

Zhu Ping'an sat at the bottom seat of the main table, and Lin Huai Hou, who was the deputy commander of Jianghuai, sat at the top of Zhu Ping'an.

"Hahaha, thank you all colleagues for your great help. This time, the sea sacrifice ceremony, which is enough to be recorded in the annals of history, can be successfully completed. This sea sacrifice is not due to me, Zhao Wenhua, and everyone here is also a meritorious person. I reported the facts to ask for credit for my colleagues. For this first glass of wine, I respect all my colleagues and thank you for your help."

Zhao Wenhua looked radiant and complacent, raised his wine glass, and said respectfully to all the officials in the tent.

Zhang Jing sat still, and took a glass of wine perfunctorily. He was able to come to the celebration banquet for offering sacrifices to the sea because of the face of Emperor Jiajing.

After the sea sacrifice, even if Zhao Wenhua knelt down in front of him, he would not attend Zhao Wenhua's banquet.

"Master Zhao, please be polite, it's all my duty."

Zhu Ping'an, Hu Zongxian and other officials present stood up one after another, holding wine glasses and saluting politely.

Of course, there are also people who are more flattering, such as the two officials who had stood in line with Zhao Wenhua for a long time, and when they paid back, they tried their best to flatter Zhao Wenhua.

"Master Zhao is too polite. It is my honor to be able to participate in today's sea sacrifice ceremony that is destined to be recorded in the annals of history. The success of today's sea sacrifice is due to Master Zhao's strategizing and well-arranged arrangements. We are all following orders. Don't dare to claim credit for it. Today's Jihai's success shows a truth, that is, we just need to listen to Lord Zhao's arrangements, follow orders, and wait for success."

"This time the sacrifice to the sea was successfully completed. In the future, the suppression of the Japanese will have the help of gods. If you want the wind, you can get the rain, and you will be successful soon. The successful suppression of the Japanese pirates in the future will also delay the blessing of Mr. Zhao's sacrifice to the sea today. "

Zhu Pingan noticed that when the two of them said this, Zhang Jing put on a face, and his face became even more stinky.

There were a variety of delicacies on the table, but Zhu Ping'an couldn't eat it, and he had no appetite.

It's not that the food is not delicious, but that I am worried.

The Japanese pirates didn't do anything at the sea sacrifice ceremony, so there must be a bigger conspiracy brewing. It's impossible for Japanese pirates to risk going all the way to get into the sacrificial place, just to join in the fun and watch the festival sea?!

I saw it just now, and the blood red and black aura that soared into the sky in the entire funeral hall became stronger. This means that the danger of bloodshed and death is greater than in the morning, which shows that the conspiracy brewed by the Japanese pirates is no small matter.

No matter what the Japanese pirates' conspiracy is, it must be aimed at killing, destroying, and influencing. Since no action was taken at the sea sacrifice ceremony, and the officers and soldiers left the camp early tomorrow morning, the Japanese pirates would probably launch a surprise attack at night.

The Japanese pirates are really cunning and unexpected. Instead of attacking when the sea sacrifice ceremony is held, the attack will be launched after the sea sacrifice ceremony is over.

The smooth holding of the Day Sea Ceremony made everyone feel paralyzed and relaxed. The probability of the Japanese pirates' surprise attack at night is extremely high; moreover, when the moon is dark and the wind is high, it is easier for the Japanese pirates to succeed in a night attack when they kill people and set fire to them.

Thinking of this, Zhu Ping'an couldn't swallow anymore.

"Nephew, why don't you eat it? Is it not to your liking? It shouldn't be. Today's cook comes from a family of imperial cooks. This dish is delicious and tight. After coming to the south, I haven't eaten it so comfortably for a while. Linhuai Hou ate the abalone with great appetite, and asked curiously when he saw that Zhu Pingan beside him hadn't put down his chopsticks much.

In his impression, Zhu Ping'an is very fond of food, and he can't stop eating every time. Today, the top-level delicacies cooked by the royal chef's family didn't eat much chopsticks.

This is very unusual.

"Uncle, the food and wine are really delicious, I just don't have an appetite." Zhu Pingan explained simply.

"Hehe, my nephew is worried about Japanese pirates? Don't worry, the ceremony of offering sacrifices to the sea is over. The Japanese pirates did not make trouble, and it is even more impossible to make trouble in the future. It can be seen that with our army here, the Japanese pirates dare not come to stroke the tiger's beard at all. My nephew, You can rest assured that you will eat and drink enough, sleep well at night, and leave camp early tomorrow morning. Come, nephew, try this abalone, it is really authentic." Marquis Linhuai patted Zhu Ping'an on the shoulder , said with a smile, after finishing speaking, he kindly picked a honey sauce abalone for Zhu Pingan, and warmly persuaded him to eat.

"Thank you, Uncle."

Zhu Ping'an squeezed a smile.

This is a celebration banquet, and Zhu Pingan didn't want to spoil the scenery. He planned to report to Zhao Wenhua and Zhang Jing after the celebration banquet was over.

(end of this chapter)